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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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